Floccesy Ranch is a large farm area. The front area is small enough, but the forested area in the back is like a small maze. The only path that connects to Floccesy Ranch is the Southern path, which connects with Route 20.

First Visit

There is a bit of tall grass directly to the left. There are some great Pokemon here. Riolu may be the best, especially for the upcoming GYM Battle. Enter the gated area to find your Rival. He will challenge you to another Pokemon Battle.

Rival Battle

Your Rival's starter Pokemon has grown a few levels since you first fought, but if you trained at all or caught any new Pokemon on Route 20, it shouldn't be very difficult. He will use which ever starter he chose, but this time it will be at Level 8. Defeat him to earn $800!

After the battle, the farmer and his wife will walk up to you and ask for help. It would seem their Herdier has gone missing! Work with your Rival to find it in the forest. If your Pokemon need to be healed, talk to the person who asked for help. He will heal your entire party for free. He will also give you a Potion.

Before entering the forested area, search around the Western side of the ranch for any items. A Poke Ball can be found in some tall grass in the middle area. To the left of that item is a trainer.

Janitor Orville (T2) - $240

After the battle, continue into the forest. Your Rival will follow and hand you a Paralyz Heal. When you enter the forest, you'll see another trainer to the right. Fight the trainer to grab the X-Attack at the bottom. The area is a dead end, so it's best to clear it out now.

Youngster Kenny (T3) - $96

To find the stolen Pokemon, you'll need to head as far East as you can, then South until you see the Pokemon. A Potion can be found on your way to the Pokemon. Talk to the thief to recover the Pokemon and TM21 - Frustration. The owner will come and pick up the Pokemon.

Now that the job is done, you can head back to Floccesy Town and talk to Alder. You can also level up your Pokemon or grab some new ones before moving on.

Return Later

After learning Surf, you can return later to find a Hidden Grotto. It's located across the river at the furthest North East corner. You'll have to go through the forested area to find the river to cross.